MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Lock Haven women's soccer team recorded 19 shots over 90 minutes, but the Bald Eagles and host Mansfield played to a scoreless draw Saturday (Oct. 8) night at Karl Van Norman Field in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action.
Tonight's tie pushed The Haven to 3-6-3 overall (1-6-3 PSAC East) and Mansfield moved to 2-9-2 overall (0-9-2 PSAC East).
The Bald Eagles controlled the match and tested the Mansfield defense, but Lock Haven just couldn't sneak a ball by Mountie goalkeeper Samantha Merklin, who tallied seven saves.
Lock Haven goalkeeper
Megan Miller (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) finished with two saves.
Avery Landrum (Laureldale, Pa./Muhlenberg) and
Evelyn Ciaccia (Fairless Hills, Pa./Pennsbury) each had four shots for the Bald Eagles.
Tonight's result marked the second time this season where Lock Haven and Mansfield played to a 0-0 tie. Back on September 7 in Lock Haven, the two teams played to a scoreless draw over 90 minutes.
Lock Haven will return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on the road at East Stroudsburg. The PSAC East contest is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. start.